Denzel Nkemdiche Reportedly Hospitalized: Updates on Star's Status, Return

Ole Miss linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche has reportedly been hospitalized for an undisclosed reason, according to Neal McCready of RebelGrove.com. 

Continue for updates. 

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Nkemdiche's Family Releases Statement on Condition

Thursday, Nov. 19

Nkemdiche's parents, Beverly and Sunday, issued a statement on their son, per John Taylor of College Football Talk:

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Denzel’s condition has improved as of today, and he will remain in the hospital. His well-being is all that matters right now, and we are making sure he receives the highest level of medical care. While his condition is not life-threatening, he will not play this weekend. We thank the Ole Miss family for their concern and encouragement, and we appreciate everyone respecting the family’s privacy during this time.  

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Nkemdiche in Intensive Care Unit

Wednesday, Nov. 18

McCready reported Nkemdiche has been at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi since Monday and is conscious, but that's the extent of what's known about the senior at this point. 

According to the Clarion-Ledger's Daniel Paulling, Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze said Nkemdiche was dealing with a "personal matter" when addressing reporters Wednesday.

"Issues come up that you need to get through that involve one of our players and anything with their family," Freeze said, per Paulling. "We just want to support them and help them through it."

The 22-year-old has been deemed questionable for Saturday's SEC showdown with LSU.    

Nkemdiche, the older brother of Ole Miss star defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche, has manned the middle of the Rebels defense this season. Through 10 games, he's recorded 53 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks, according to Sports-Reference.com.